Do you qualify for Section 28 Services?
Qualifications for Section 28 Services:
To qualify for Section 28 services, individuals generally need to meet the following criteria:
- Age: Be a child or youth up to 21 years old.
- Diagnosis: Have a developmental disability that impacts everyday functioning, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Intellectual Disability.
- Functional Limitations: Demonstrate significant difficulties in daily living activities or behavior management due to the disability.
- Medical Necessity: Require services that are deemed medically necessary to address the developmental disability and improve functioning.
- Authorization: Obtain authorization from the Department's designated agent, KEPRO. This involves having a treatment plan reviewed and approved.
- Residency: Be a resident of the state of Maine.
If you meet these requirements, you or your caregiver can usually initiate the process by contacting MaineCare or a local service provider to start the application and assessment process.